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Social Security also known as FICA is taxed at 6.2% of income. Medicare is taxed at 1.45%.

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Q: What percentage of income is withheld for social security by the federal government?
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In addition to Social Security tax what other payroll tax is regularly withheld by the Federal government?

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Income tax withheld from each paycheck and sent tot he state or federal government?

The correct amount that was withheld for each one will be sent separately to the state and to the federal government.


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Income tax withheld from each paycheck and sent to state and federal government?

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What percentage of federal taxes are withheld from gross income?

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